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Arizona State University

Tempe, Arizona

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Overview

Enrollment

80,065
Arizona State University overview
Location Tempe, Arizona
Online asu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Arizona State University overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Arizona State University's main campus is located in Tempe, Arizona, approximately 8 miles east of downtown Phoenix in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The urban campus spans 642 acres and features contemporary academic buildings alongside desert landscaping, with notable architectural elements including the distinctive A-Mountain landmark and the modernist Gammage Auditorium designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Founded in 1885 as a teachers college, ASU has evolved into a major public research institution organized into multiple colleges and schools, with particular strengths in engineering, business, journalism, and sustainability studies. The university maintains a comprehensive academic program with multiple campus locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, and has developed a significant online learning presence. ASU houses students in multiple residence complexes across campus and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Sun Devils, with notable programs in baseball and golf.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

8/10

Value

ASU is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Challenging
Arizona State University overview
SAT 1100/1320
ACT 21/28
GPA 3.54

Applications Accepted

89.8% 
Arizona State University overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Arizona Resident Tuition

$10,978
In State Costs for Arizona State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,320
Other Fees$640
Room and Board $14,718
Budget for Other Expenses$3,471
Total One Year Cost$31,127

Out of State Resident Tuition

$29,952
Out of State Costs for Arizona State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,320
Other Fees$640
Room and Board $14,718
Budget for Other Expenses$3,471
Total One Year Cost$50,101

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$52,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

57% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Arizona State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 20%
Social Sciences 8%
General Studies 8%
Education 7%
Communication 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=104151 IPEDS survey data for Arizona State University.

Current students may use the Arizona State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.

Last updated February 24, 2024